JPH0271782A - Driving mechanism for movable model - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To let a movable model have individuality by providing a movable model including the third magnet which is attracted by the first magnet, whereby rectilinear motion is transmitted thereto and the fourth magnet which is attracted by the second magnet, whereby rotary motion is transmitted thereto. CONSTITUTION:A movable model 3 is formed by placing a jockey model 3b on a race horse 3a, a magnet holding member 8 holding the third magnets 7, 7 is disposed below the model 3b, and a rotary shaft 14 having an end cam 12 at the upper end and having the fourth magnets 13, 13 having N-pole and S-pole at both ends thereof, which are fixed to the lower end is pierced through the above member 8 in the orthogonal direction to a running road surface plate 2 and held. The first magnets 16, 16 which are fixed to a carrier and have N-pole and S-pole at both ends are disposed below the running road surface plate 2 to form two pairs of magnet couplings. Accordingly, the magnets 7, 7 follow up the motion of a running magnet 16 to do a rectilinear motion, and the magnets 13 follow up the motion of magnets 18, 18 to do a rotary motion. Accordingly, power transmitting timing, transmission content and so on can be set freely on every movable model to let the movable model have individuality.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] This invention provides a mobile device that is magnetically attracted by a plurality of carriers that run along a plurality of guidelines provided under a running road surface, and that moves on the running road surface. This relates to the drive mechanism of the model.

[Conventional technology]

BACKGROUND ART Competitive game devices in which a plurality of running objects (horses, cars, etc.) run on a circular road surface and compete for the order of arrival have become widespread. This type of competitive gaming device includes derby games, car races, boat races, and the like.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the competitive game device (derby game). In this device, a traveling road surface plate 2 made of a green non-magnetic material with a field course drawn thereon is horizontally stretched over the top surface of a cabinet 1 which has four corners of a rectangular parallelepiped cut diagonally. On this running road surface board 2, five moving models 3.3.3... of race horses are placed.

Next, the structure of the competitive gaming device will be explained based on FIG.

A support stand 4 is horizontally stretched inside the cabinet 1 described above, and a carrier 5.5 is placed on this support stand 4 via wheels 5as5as... This carrier 5 is configured to orbit on a guideline (not shown) formed on the support base 4. A traveling magnet is provided at the top of the cabinet 5 (below the traveling road surface) to attract a magnet attached to the lower part of the movable model.

FIG. 7 shows a conventional moving model drive mechanism. Figure (a) shows a cross-sectional view of the main parts of the moving mechanism, and figure (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A'' in figure (a). A traveling magnet 6 provided at the top of the carrier 5 is provided below.
A magnet 7 attached to the bottom of the moving model 3 is attracted. These magnets are bipolar magnets composed of an N pole and an S pole, and have directionality. Magnet 7 is moved #J
It is held by a magnet holding member 8 attached to the rear of the model 3. This magnet holding member 8 has an axle 1 in which a wheel 9 that rolls on the running road surface plate 2 is partially shaped like a crank.
Fixed to 0. A connecting member 11 having one end pivoted to the movable model 3 is coupled to the crank portion of the axle 10.

Therefore, as the wheels 9 rotate, the rotational motion of the axle 10 is converted into linear motion, causing the movable model 3 to move up and down.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, the conventional drive mechanism for moving models has the disadvantage that it requires a small power source and cannot achieve highly realistic movements.

Furthermore, while the moving model is moving, motion is constantly being transmitted, and the movement tends to be monotonous.

Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a new power source to realize complex movements, and to give individuality to each moving model.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a drive mechanism for a movable model that is magnetically attracted by a plurality of carriers running along a plurality of guidelines provided under a running road surface, and the carriers run on the running road surface. A first magnet that attracts the movable model and a second magnet that is rotatably arranged under the running road surface, a third magnet that attracts the movable model by the first magnet, and a third magnet that transmits the linear motion. The fourth magnet is attracted to the magnet and the rotational motion is transmitted to the fourth magnet.

In addition, in the drive mechanism of a moving model that is magnetically attracted by a plurality of carriers that run along a plurality of guidelines provided under the running road surface and runs on the running road surface,
The carrier includes a first magnet that attracts the movable model and a second magnet that is disposed under the running road surface so as to be movable in a direction perpendicular to the running road surface, and the movable model is attracted by the first magnet and moves linearly. It is configured to include a third magnet to which the rotational motion is transmitted, and a fourth magnet to which the rotational motion is transmitted by being attracted to the second magnet.

In this case, the fourth magnet may include a wheel that rotates in the moving direction of the movable model, and may obtain rotational motion from the wheel.

[Effect]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, motion can be effectively transmitted from the carrier running under the running road surface to the movable model. In this case, the motion can be transmitted to the moving model intermittently.

Further, since a carrier that runs along a course under the running road surface is provided for each moving model, it is possible to control the moving models individually.

〔Example〕

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a competitive gaming device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

FIG. 1 shows a driving mechanism for a moving model according to an embodiment of the present invention. The feature of this embodiment is that the carrier includes a first magnet that attracts the movable model and a second magnet that is rotatably arranged under the running road surface, and the movable model is attracted by the first magnet and moves in a straight line. It is configured to include a third magnet to which the rotational motion is transmitted and a fourth magnet which is attracted to the second magnet and to which the rotational motion is transmitted. FIG. 5(a) is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of this movable model seen from the side, and FIG. 2(b) is a plan view taken from line BB- in FIG. 4(a).

First, the structure of the movable model 3 placed on the road surface board 2 will be explained based on FIG. 1(a). This moving model 3 is formed by mounting a jockey model 3b on a race horse model 3a. The hands of the jockey model 3b are pivotally attached to the racehorse model 3a, and the legs are assembled by a link mechanism so as to slide back and forth.

Below this moving model 3, there is a magnet (third magnet) 7.7
A magnet holding member 8 is provided to support the rear abdomen of the race horse model 3a.

This magnet holding member 8 has an end face cam 12 at the upper end, and one magnet (fourth magnet) 13 having an N pole and an S pole at both ends at the lower end.
A rotating shaft 14 to which a rotating shaft 13 is fixed is held so as to penetrate through the traveling road surface board 2 in a direction perpendicular to the road surface board 2 (see FIG. 2(b)).

A driven member 15 fixed to the front abdomen of the racehorse model 3a is in contact with the end face of the end face cam 12.

Below the running road surface plate 2, a running magnet (a first
magnet) 16.16 is arranged. Furthermore, inside it is attached to the motor 17 and rotatable N pole, S
A magnet (second magnet) 18.18 having poles at both ends is arranged. The motor 17 is fixed to the carrier 5, and is controlled by, for example, a built-in CPU (not shown).

According to this embodiment, the carrier 5 and the moving model 3 include:
Two magnets are arranged, forming two pairs of magnetic couplings. That is, the traveling magnet 16 of the carrier 5 and the magnet 7 of the movable model 3, and the magnet 18 of the carrier 5 and the magnet 13 of the movable model 3 are each attracted by magnetic force. Therefore, the magnet 7 follows the movement (linear motion) of the traveling magnet 16 and 1. The magnet 13 performs a linear motion, and the magnet 13 performs a rotational motion following the movement (rotational motion) of the magnet 18.

In this embodiment, the rotary motion obtained from the magnet 13 is converted into linear motion by the end cam 12, and is utilized for the swinging rotational motion of the movable model 3 about one point.

FIG. 2 shows a driving mechanism for a movable model according to a second embodiment of the invention. The difference from the first embodiment is that a slope cam 19 is used instead of the end cam, and this slope cam 1
The driven member 20 in contact with the race horse model 3a guides the swinging motion of the race horse model 3a and the vertical motion of the jockey model 3b. In order to clarify the mechanism, race horse model 3 is shown in the figure.
The internal structure of a is simply shown. One end of the driven member 20 is in contact with the slope cam, and the other end is coupled in pairs around one end of a lever 21 pivotally mounted on the body of the racehorse model 3a. This lever 21 has the other end connected to the race horse model 3.
Since it is fixed to the neck of race horse 3a, the race horse model 3a performs a swinging motion due to the vertical movement of the driven member 20. Furthermore, the foot portion of the jockey 3b is rotatably pivotally attached to one end of the aforementioned driven member 2°. This jockey model 3b is a jockey model 3b.
Since the arm of the horse is attached to the race horse model 3a as a link mechanism, the jockey model 3b is moved by the vertical movement of the driven member 20.
performs an up-and-down motion.

In this way, the race horse model 3a and the jockey model 3b can be moved by the power transmitted from the carrier 5 via the magnetic coupling, making it possible to realize a highly realistic game.

FIG. 3 shows a driving mechanism for a movable model according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the second embodiment is that a rack and pinion mechanism causes the racehorse 3a to swing its head sideways. Fig. 3(a) is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of the racehorse model 3a, in order to clarify the mechanism, and Fig. 3(b) is a plan view of the mechanism as viewed from above.

The magnet 13 has a shaft erected in a direction perpendicular to the road surface plate 2, and a pinion 22 is fixed thereto. This pinion 22 is engaged with a fan-shaped rack 24 fixed to one end of a lever 23 fixed to the racehorse 3a (see FIG.
b)). A support rod 25 rotatably supported by the body of the racehorse 3a is attached to the lower end of the lever 23. Therefore, when the pinion 22 rotates, the neck of the racehorse 3a rotates around the support rod 25, that is, swings sideways. In this case, a stepping motor can be used as the motor 26, and the rotation direction, rotation angle, rotation timing, etc. are controlled by a built-in CPU or the like.

In this way, the race horse model 3a can be moved by the power transmitted from the carrier 5 via the magnetic coupling, and a highly realistic game can be realized.

FIG. 4 shows a driving mechanism for a movable model according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The feature of this embodiment is that the carrier includes a first magnet that attracts the movable model and a second magnet that is disposed under the running road surface so as to be movable in a direction perpendicular to the running road surface, and the moving model is attached to the first magnet. The third magnet is attracted by the magnet and linear motion is transmitted thereto, and the fourth magnet is attracted by the second magnet and rotary motion is transmitted thereto. Figure (a) simply shows the internal structure of the racehorse type 3a in order to clarify the mechanism, and Figure (b) shows the line c-c'' in Figure (a). The difference from the first embodiment is that the magnet (second magnet) 27 attached to the carrier 5 and the magnet 28 attached to the movable model 3 do not rotate, and the magnet 28 attached to the traveling road surface plate 2 does not rotate. This is a point that moves in a direction perpendicular to the opposite direction.

Attached to this magnet 27 is a support rod 29 that is erected in a direction perpendicular to the running road surface plate and has a rack formed in a part thereof, and a pinion 30 attached to the motor 26 is engaged with this rack. . Therefore, when the motor 26 rotates, the magnet 27 moves in a direction perpendicular to the road surface plate 2.

The rotation direction, rotation amount, rotation timing, etc. of this motor 26 are controlled by a CPU (not shown) built in the carrier 5 (see FIG. 6). The holding member 31 that holds the magnet 28 has a compression coil spring 3 on the top of the magnet holding member 8.
2.32 and is energized upwardly. A pair of wheels 33, 33 are pivotally attached to both side surfaces of the magnet holding member 31 (see FIG. 4(b)). These wheels 33
．． One end of a connecting member 34.34, the other end of which is pivotally connected to the front abdomen of the racehorse model 3a, is pivotally connected to the outside of the racehorse model 33.

In this state, the wheels 33.33 are not in contact with the road surface board 2. However, when the motor 26 rotates and the magnet 27 ascends, the magnet 28 is attracted by the magnetic force of the magnet 27, and the magnet holding member 31 descends against the compression coil springs 32, 32.

Therefore, wheels 33.33 are on the running road! Pressed by 22,
The wheels 33.33 begin to roll on the road surface plate 2. This rotational movement is transmitted to the race horse model 3 through the connecting members 34, 34.
a, and the race horse model 3a performs a rocking motion. In this way, the race horse model 3a can be moved intermittently by the power transmitted from the carrier 5 via the magnetic coupling, making it possible to realize a highly realistic game.

In addition, although the above-mentioned embodiment shows the up-F movement of the race horse model 3a, the up-and-down movement of the jockey model 3b, etc., the present invention is not applied only to these movements, but can be applied to a wide variety of movements. It is. What is important about this invention is that it uses a magnetic coupling to absorb power from the carrier.

For example, a plurality of driven members may be brought into contact with the upper part of the end cam 12 in the first embodiment, or a plurality of connecting rods may be pivotally connected to the wheels 33 in the fourth embodiment, thereby controlling the vertical movement and swinging of the racehorse type 3a. , the jockey model 3b can be moved up and down.

Furthermore, more complex operations can be realized by combining the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment.

[Effect of the invention] Since this invention is configured as explained above,
Power from the carrier can be effectively transmitted to the moving model.

Further, since the timing of transmitting power, the content of transmission, etc. can be freely set for each moving model, it is easy to give individuality to the moving model. Furthermore, since multiple power sources can be provided, the movable model can be made to make complex movements. Therefore, it is possible to realize a more realistic game development.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the structure of a drive mechanism for a movable model according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing main parts of the structure of a drive mechanism for a movable model according to a second embodiment of the present invention. A cross-sectional view, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing the structure of a drive mechanism for a moving model according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the structure of the drive mechanism of the moving model according to the embodiment.
6 is a sectional view showing the structure of the competitive gaming device shown in FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a competitive gaming device to which the present invention can be applied. FIG. It is a figure showing the structure of the drive mechanism of a moving model. 1... Cabinet 2... Traveling road plate 3... Moving model 4... Support stand 5... Carrier 6.16... Traveling magnet 7.13.18.27, -28...・Magnet 8.31...
- Magnet holding member 9.33...Wheel 10...Axle 11.34...Connecting member 12...End cam 14...Rotating shaft 15.20...Followed member 17.26... Motor 19...Slope cam 21.23...Lever 22.30...Pinion 24...Fan rack 25.29...Support rod 32...Compression coil spring (a)

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In a drive mechanism for a moving model that is magnetically attracted by a plurality of carriers running along a plurality of guidelines provided under a running road surface and runs on the running road surface, the carriers: A first magnet that attracts the movable model and a second magnet that is rotatably arranged under the running road surface, the movable model being attracted by the first magnet and a second magnet that transmits linear motion. A driving mechanism for a movable model, comprising: a third magnet; and a fourth magnet, which is attracted to the second magnet and whose rotational motion is transmitted. 2. In a drive mechanism for a moving model that is magnetically attracted by a plurality of carriers that run along a plurality of guidelines provided under a running road surface and runs on the running road surface, the carrier attracts the moving model. comprising a first magnet and a second magnet disposed under the running road surface so as to be movable in a direction perpendicular to the running road surface, and the movable model is attracted by the first magnet and linear motion is transmitted. A driving mechanism for a movable model, comprising: a third magnet; and a fourth magnet, which is attracted to the second magnet and whose rotational motion is transmitted. 3. The movable model drive mechanism according to claim 2, wherein the fourth magnet includes a wheel that rotates in the moving direction of the movable model, and obtains rotational motion from the wheel.